Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Ex-Student: P. C. H. S. cer- tainly turns out some fine men. Soph: ‘When did you gradu- ate? ExStudent: 1 didn’t; they kick- ed me out. Mr. Brown: What’s the idea of all the dishes on my radio? Mrs. Brown: So we can now tell our friends we got China on our radio. 1 won’t wash my face. said Dolly defiantly. Naughty, naughty, reproved grandmother, When 1 was a little girl I always washed my face. Yes, and now look at it. Bob, were you ever in love? “Yes, once. Well, what is love? Love is an abscess on a feller s pocket-book. Sure an what the divil is a chafing-dish? asked Pat. “Whist, man, answered Nora, It's a fryin' pan that’s got into society. Sunday School Teacher: Now can anyone tell me who made the milky way? Tommy: It was the cow that jumped over the moon. Teacher: What letter is next to H?” Boy: Dunno. Teacher: “Well think now, what have 1 on both sides of my nose? Boy: “Freckles, Ma'am. Teacher: What tense do I use when I say, 1 am beautiful.” Pupil: Remote past. Stew Pidd: “This match won’t light. Hugh Merous: “That’s funny; it lit all right a minute ago. 1st Junior: Have ycu got any thumbtacks 2nd Junior: No, will a fingernail do? 1st Mother (reading college son's letter) : Tom’s letters are always sending me to the dictionary. 2nd Mother: “That’s nothing— Dick's letters are always sending me to the bank. Little Winnie was being instructed by her mother, who was to receive a titled visitor. When Lord Blank speaks to you you must address him as ‘My Lord. Winnie became confused when the gentleman asked her, How old are you, dearie? And in a squeaky little voice she replied, My God, 1 am five. THEIR HOBBIES Mr. Spires—Law and enforcement. Mr. Swinney—Mostly enforcement. Mr. Garnett—Calling on those that don’t know. Mr. Toon— Too much talking in under-tone. Mr. Pierce—The three minutes after announcements. Miss Gracen—Minimizing the gum-chewing sin. Miss Kerns—Teaching public speaking and prohibiting it in the assembly. Miss Sharp — Bringing Shakespeare up to date. Miss Koch—“I can’t learn it for you. Miss Hammond— Permission to speak is not for the entire period. Mrs. Toon—Silence is as good as gold. Miss Troxel—Actions speak louder than words. Miss Hieronymous—Causes and effects. Mr. Randle—Looking wise. —Page Kighteen

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 REFLECTOR JOKES Hear your cook quit. Jack. Yep. My swedie went away. Freshie: “I don’t feel well this morning. Soph: Where do you feel worse? Freshie: In school. Teacher: Describe water, Johnny. Johnny: Water is a white fluid that turns black when you put your hands in it. Green Eyes: “The boys certainly fall for her. Wonder what kind of perfume she uses?” Second Green Eyes: Ether, I’ll bet. Miss Sharp: ‘And when Lord Chesterfield saw that death was near, he gathered his friends around him and before he breathed his last he uttered those immortal words. Who can tell me what the dying words of Lord Chesterfield were? Class (in chorus) : They Satisfy.” Two Sophs strolled into the Latin classroom. The first one sniffled, What smells so funny in here- It must be the dead language, said the second. No, spoke up the professor, It s the rotten grades. A wise man makes himself known by his silence, a fool by his noise.’ 1 hat is the reason so many seniors in American History think they re so smart. Clever: Say you dumb, did you ever have your head examined? Cleverer: Yah, once, and the teacher wouldn t let anyone sit close to me afterwards. Edgar R.: Do you know any- thing worse than having measles and smallpox at the same time? Oty: Yes. Having rheumatism with Saint Vitus dance. Small Boy: Say, I got an uncle with a wooden leg. Boys Friend: Ho, that’s nothing, 1 got a sister with a cedar chest. Prof.: What are you doing here? Learning anything?” Student: No, sir, 1 m just listening to you. Teacher: Jimmy, what crops are raised in China? Jimmy (rather loudly): Dish- es. Teacher (in history): Yes Old Jackson as I knew him was a fine man. Pupil (stage whisper): “Gee, she s older than I thought she was. Page Seventeen

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